Ecology Organization Levels

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains that shows how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, like plants and algae, that can make their own food through photosynthesis.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must eat other organisms for energy.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is biomass?

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Biomass refers to the total mass of living matter within a given area or volume, often measured at different trophic levels.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy and nutrients from producers to various levels of consumers.

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How does sunlight affect the food web?

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Sunlight is essential for producers to perform photosynthesis, which is the foundation of the food web; without it, producers cannot create energy.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic factors.